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A town of 15 people in South Dakota
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Town in South Dakota, United States
15Population
0.1 sq miArea
1,394 ftElevation

Farmer is a town in Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15 at the 2020 census.

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Area code605
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≈Just like South Dakota

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Care nearby

Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 15.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MitchellMitchell · 16.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57311 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Farmer →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
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Farmer has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 10°Winter
57° / 34°Spring
83° / 60°Summer
60° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Mitchell Public LibraryMitchell · 17 miles · 60 hrs a week

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